Arizona rescue helicopters save 20 people in weekend flooding
The Arizona Department of Public Safety deployed ranger helicopter crews that rescued 20 people during weekend flooding operations, according to the agency.
On November 1, 2026, a Ranger 3 helicopter worked with the Sedona Fire District to rescue 18 individuals stranded along Oak Creek. Air crews used short-haul rescue operations to remove the victims from the flood-impacted area.
On the same day, a Ranger 2 helicopter responded to Southern Arizona at the request of the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and conducted two additional rescue operations. In total, the ranger helicopter crews conducted 27 rescue missions across Arizona during the severe weather.
Source: Ariz. Dept. of Public Safety (AZDPS). Distributed via BLINK Wire.
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